Macarons Go Mainstream: A Small Maker's Story

Looka Patisserie, a small maker of desserts, had to quickly ramp up production when Walmart came knocking.

Dec 10, 2014

Looka Patisserie, a small maker of desserts, had to quickly ramp up production when Walmart came knocking for the holiday season.

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